Local obituaries for Alice and Corpus Christi, TX.

Pablo Sanchez Leos

May 20, 2018

Pablo Sanchez Leos, born April 2, 1924 in Lockhart, TX, passed away May 20, 2018 at the age of 94.

Left to cherish his memories is his family, daughters, Maria (Victor) Quiroga and Lori Godinez; son, Reynaldo (Elva) Hernandez; grandchildren: Ryan (Erica) Ramirez, Anthony Ramirez (Georgie Soto), Raven Ramirez, Tammy (Otto) Moya, Rey (Amanda) Hernandez, II, Melony...

Estella Amador Arriaga

May 19, 2018

Estella Amador Arriaga passed away on May 19, 2018 at the age of 86. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel Lee and Maria De La Luz Amador.

Estella is survived by her children, Julio Arriaga, Maria De La Luz (Daniel) Conejo, Joe Arriaga,...

Luis Elias Saenz

May 18, 2018

Luis Elias Saenz passed away on May 18, 2018 at the age of 53. He was born in Hebbronville, Texas on October 17, 1964. He was a loving brother, uncle and friend. He will be missed by those who knew him and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents Abel Ramirez Saenz and Elva...

Alfredo Hinojosa Jimenez "El Capitan"

May 18, 2018

Alfredo H. Jimenez “El Capitan”, 68, passed away on May 18, 2018. He was born in Alice, Texas on June 23, 1949. He was a graduate of Mary Carroll High School. Alfredo joined the US Army on December 1, 1969 and served our Country thru November 26, 1971 leaving with an Honorable Discharge. His parents were Antonio and Eva...

Ben Castillo, Jr.

May 13, 2018

Ben Castillo, Jr passed away on May 13, 2018 at the age of 91. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his sons, Ben Castillo, III., Mario A. Castillo, and Jerald V. Castillo; son-in-law, Ernest Sanchez; parents,...

Eduardo V. Carrillo

May 5, 2018

Eduardo V. Carrillo passed away on May 5, 2018 at the age of 48. He was a loving husband, father, brother and uncle. He will be missed by many who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eluterio H. and Olga Carrillo. Eduardo was survived by his wife, Dorothy Carrillo; son, Eduardo “EJ” Carrillo,...

Mark Anthony Rios

May 5, 2018

Mark Anthony Rios passed away on May 5, 2018 at the young age of 21. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, and friend. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Antonia Martinez; uncle, Gilbert Saenz. Mark is survived by his mother, Norma Jean...

Esther G. Ramirez

May 4, 2018

Esther G. Ramirez passed away peacefully with her family at her side, on May 4, 2018, at the age of 70. A long battle with kidney disease did not keep her from dedicating 20 years to the University of Houston. She had a strong faith with a loving and kind heart. Esther enjoyed spending her time with her family;...

Maria Guadalupe Altamirano

May 3, 2018

Maria Guadalupe Altamirano, born December 4, 1941 to Frances Hernandez in Alice, Texas passed away on May 3, 2018 at the age of 76. Maria was a devoted Catholic and a longtime member of the Guadalupañas. She often volunteered and was always willing to lend a helping hand whenever she was needed.

Maria is preceded in death...

Paulita "Pauline" Reyna

May 3, 2018

Paulita “Pauline” Reyna passed away on May 3, 2018 at the age of 81. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. She will be truly missed by all who loved her.

Paulita is preceded in death by her parents, Hipolito and Leandra Reyna; brothers, Ismael, Gilbert and Ruben Molina; sisters, Beatrice Jaime and Delia Molina....

Jesus Fernandez

Apr 30, 2018

Jesus Fernandez passed away on April 30, 2018 at the age of 56. He was a loving brother, uncle, and friend. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, Ernesto and Teresa Fernandez; brother-in-law, Olegario Sanchez.

Jesus is survived by his siblings, Bertha...

Helen Buentello

Apr 29, 2018

Helen Neeley Buentello, born April 30, 1951 in Hueysville, Kentucky to Chester and Dottie Rattliff Neeley, passed away on April 29, 2018 at the age of 66. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was well known for her flare with Mexican cuisine. Helen will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.

Helen was...

Elena D. Martinez

Apr 29, 2018

Elena D. Martinez passed away on April 29, 2018 at the age of 85. She lived her life to be a civil servant and an active member of the community. Elena gave her time to catholic charities in Kingsville, Texas and was a lifelong member at St. Gertrude’s Catholic Church. She served on the board at Kingsville Area Educators...

Joe Antonio Hernandez

Apr 28, 2018

Joe Antonio Hernandez passed away on April 28, 2018 at the age of 60. He is survived by his wife Sandra Aparicio Hernandez. No services are planned at this time.

Lydia R. Quintos

Apr 28, 2018

Lydia R. Quintos passed away on April 28, 2018 at the age of 83. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be truly missed by all you loved her.

Lydia is preceded in death by her husband, Miguel Quintos; mother, Rosaura Manzanares.

She is survived by her daughters, Aurora (Jesse) Gongora, Laura...

Raul Gonzalez Zamorano

Apr 25, 2018

Raul Gonzalez Zamorano passed away on April 25, 2018 at the age of 43. Services will be private

Graciela "Gracie" Martinez Herrera

Apr 17, 2018

Graciela “Gracie” Martinez Herrera, born April 13, 1953 to Felipe and Celia Martinez, Jr., passed away on April 17, 2018 at the age of 65. Graciela and her husband Mario were outstanding members of the community and proud owners of Mario’s Meat Market, a staple grocery store in the city of Alice, for 45 years. Gracie was the matriarch...

Jesus "Jesse" Arriaga

Apr 15, 2018

Jesus "Jesse" Arriaga passed away on April 15, 2018 at the age of 61. He was a loving son and brother. Graveside service and burial will be at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, April 20, 2018 at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery.

SERVICES Graveside Service and Burial

Friday, April 20, 2018 9:00 AM

Coastal Bend State...

Josefina Aguilar Almaguer

Apr 14, 2018

Josefina Aguilar Almaguer was called home on April 14, 2018 at the age of 73. Josefina Aguilar Almaguer was born on January 6, 1945, just one day after the love her life and soulmate, Juan Manuel Almaguer. She was born in Raymondville, Texas. She was married to our dad for 54 years and loved our father with all her...

Margarita Gonzalez

Apr 13, 2018

Margarita Alfaro Gonzalez, born June 11, 1927 to Filomeno and Jesusa M. Alfaro, passed away in her home on April 13, 2018 at the age of 90. She loved to play bingo and spending time with her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. They always had a way of lighting up her life. Margarita was very loved and will be...